Palomar Medical Center Poway Gero-Psychiatric Unit (GPU)

This 12-bed inpatient unit is dedicated to older adults suffering from acute psychiatric disorders, age-related difficulties, and who may also experience memory impairments. The emphasis on this unit is symptom management, support and helping the family place the patient at an appropriate level of care.

Specialized assessment, stabilization and treatment for older adults

Both psychiatric and internal medicine evaluation and treatment

Psychiatric intensive care

Voluntary and involuntary treatment

Safe, structured, secure environment

Beautiful and homelike private rooms

Medication management

Supportive group, individual and milieu therapy

Activity therapy, recreation therapy, art therapy and music therapy

Individualized treatment plans and coordination with the patient’s physicians and primary caregivers

Family support

Comprehensive discharge planning, aftercare and placement assistance

The Joint Commission accreditation

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